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Boiled Kayseri-style meat dumplings; nutrition is estimated without yogurt or sauce.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Boiled Kayseri Manti (250 g) has 490 calories. That works out to 196 calories per 100 g. It contains 77.5 g of carbs, 24.5 g of protein, 10.5 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 37.5 µg of Selenium covers 68% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
490
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
77.5g
· 28% DV
Protein
24.5g
· 49% DV
Fat
10.5g
· 13% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 20% · Fat 18%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 490 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.5 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.38 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 900 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrate | 77.5 g | 28% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 490 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 5 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 7 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 18 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 56 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 353 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 686 kcal |
Calculated from 196 calories per 100 g.
Boiled Kayseri Manti is made from small pieces of dough filled with seasoned minced meat, commonly beef or lamb. It is traditionally served with yogurt and a buttery, pepper or tomato-based sauce; those toppings are not included in the nutrition estimate.
Boiled Kayseri Manti is commonly topped with garlic yogurt and melted butter seasoned with red pepper or tomato paste. Dried mint or sumac may be added, and the toppings are usually spooned over the dumplings just before serving.
Boiled Kayseri Manti is especially known for its tiny dumplings, often described as small enough for many to fit on a spoon. Manti from other regions can be larger and vary in shape, filling, and the way they are served.
Seal boiled Kayseri Manti firmly at the seams and cook it in gently boiling water rather than a vigorous rolling boil. Avoid overcrowding the pot, and stir carefully so the delicate dumplings do not tear or stick together.
Boiled Kayseri Manti is ready when the dough is tender and the meat filling is fully cooked. Cooking time varies with whether the dumplings are fresh or frozen and how large they are, so check one dumpling rather than relying only on a fixed timer.
Yes, boiled Kayseri Manti can be frozen, but freezing it uncooked usually preserves its shape better. Freeze the dumplings in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed freezer bag; cook them straight from frozen without thawing.
To make boiled Kayseri Manti, prepare a firm dough, roll it thin, cut it into small squares, and place a little seasoned minced meat in each. Pinch the corners closed, boil until cooked through, then serve with yogurt and sauce.
Store leftover boiled Kayseri Manti in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Keeping the dumplings separate from yogurt and sauce helps preserve their texture; reheat them until steaming hot.
Boiled Kayseri Manti contains dough, so the portion and the rest of the meal can affect blood sugar. People with diabetes can account for the dumplings and any toppings in their meal plan; a dietitian can help tailor portions to individual needs.
Boiled Kayseri Manti pairs well with a crisp salad or a light soup, especially when the dumplings already have yogurt and buttery sauce. These sides complement the rich topping without competing with the meat-filled dumplings.
Vitamins
B12
1.38µg · 57% DV
B1
0.4mg · 33% DV
B3
5.25mg · 33% DV
B5
1.05mg · 21% DV
Minerals
Selenium
38µg · 69% DV
Phosphorus
288mg · 41% DV
Sodium
900mg · 39% DV
Manganese
0.8mg · 35% DV
Potassium ⭐
375mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Boiled Kayseri Manti is the Kayseri-style version of manti: small pieces of dough wrapped around a minced-meat filling and cooked in boiling water. The dumplings are traditionally made especially small, a hallmark of the regional dish from central Anatolia.
In Turkey, they are commonly served as a main meal with garlicky yoghurt and a drizzle of butter warmed with pepper or dried mint. The dough makes them carbohydrate-forward, while the meat contributes protein; a 100 g portion has 31 g of carbohydrates and 9.8 g of protein. The nutrition estimate is for the dumplings alone, so yoghurt and sauce add to the meal. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of butter sauce and add a fresh salad.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.13g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.